Frequency of masturbation is determined by many factors, eg. one's resistance to transient sexual tension, hormone levels influencing sexual arousal (Physiology & Behavior, 2005 Oct 15; Vol. 86 (3), pp. 356-68), and one's attitude to masturbation formed by culture. (E. Heiby and J. Becker examined the latter[1]). "Forty-eight female college students were asked to complete a sexual attitudes questionnaire in which a frequency of masturbation scale was embedded. Twenty-four of the women (the experimental group) then individually viewed an explicit modeling film involving female masturbation. One month later, all subjects again completed the same questionnaire. Subjects in the experimental group also completed a questionnaire evaluating aspects of the film. Results indicated that the experimental group reported a significant increase in the average monthly frequency of masturbation, as compared to the control group. This same group, however, reported that the film had no effect on sexual attitudes or behavior."
It is thought that most people begin masturbating when reaching adolescence. Many scholarly and clinical studies have been done on the matter, and many informal surveys have asked the question. A 2004 survey by Toronto magazine NOW was answered by an unspecified number of thousands. [2] The results show that an overwhelming majority of the males — 81% — began masturbating between the ages of 10 and 15. Among females, the same figure was a more modest majority of 55%. (Note that surveys on sexual practices are prone to self-selection bias.) It is not uncommon however to begin much earlier, and this is more frequent among females: 18% had begun by the time they turned 10, and 6% already by the time they turned 6. Being the main outlet of child sexuality, masturbation has been observed in very young children. In the book Human Sexuality: Diversity in Contemporary America, by Strong, Devault and Sayad, the authors point out, "A baby boy may laugh in his crib while playing with his erect penis (although he does not ejaculate). Baby girls sometimes move their bodies rhythmically, almost violently, appearing to experience orgasm."
According to the Canadian survey of Now magazine readers cited above, the frequency of masturbation declines after the age of 17. However, most males masturbate daily or even more frequently well into their 20s and sometimes far beyond. This decline is more drastic among females, and more gradual among males. While females aged 13–17 masturbated almost once a day on average (and almost as often as their male peers), adult women only masturbated 8–9 times a month, compared to the 18–22 among men. It is also apparent that the ability to masturbate declines with age. Adolescent youths report being able to masturbate to ejaculation six or more times per day, while men in middle age report being hard pressed to ejaculate even once per day. The survey does not give a full demographic breakdown of respondents, however, and the sexual history of respondents to this poll, who are readers of an urban Toronto lifestyle magazine, may not extend to the general population.
In part this is due to the fact that females are less likely to masturbate while in a sexual relationship than men. Both sexes occasionally engage in this activity, however, even when in sexually active relationships. In general it is believed that individuals of either sex who are not in sexually active relationships tend to masturbate more frequently than those who are; however, much of the time this is not true as masturbation alone or with a partner is often a feature of a healthy relationship. For both males and females, masturbation is a way to relieve stress and anxiety. Although there are countless masturbation techniques for men, un-circumcised males are said to have more sexual arousal than circumcised males due to the rubbing of the foreskin on the glans.
The frequency of masturbation may be positively correlated with obesity. (Brody, 2004).
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2006-08-04 05:02:44
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answered by Nintendo Rose 2
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Masturbating is a healthy act to relief sex pulses. As long as it's done in private, there are no reasons not to do it. When I was young, I used to think it was bad and it made me feel awfull but it was just because of the stress of having done something not to be done! Some people masturbate many times each day often during their teen years because of the hormonal changes. Once per day is ok! Just try not to get weird things in your mind at the same time with magazines and films, never forget their are not 'real'! ;-)
2006-08-04 05:03:05
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answered by Mel 5
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I dont see the harm in it at all. Better than sleeping with random people
2006-08-04 05:05:29
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answered by Anonymous
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It depends on what the trust was broken over, most times no. Lisa Michelle x x lol x x
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answered by ? 4
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A recent study found that males in their 40s who do so frequently, have lower rates of prostate cancer.
2006-08-04 05:02:27
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answered by Anonymous
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Whatever you say in favor of masturbation, I can just forbade you and only time can teach you a real lesson.
2006-08-08 02:19:38
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answered by Ω Nookey™ 7
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unless you do something stupid like confuse the bottle of lubercant with the bottle of super glue it does though build up ur forearms. but it shouldnt
2006-08-04 05:05:16
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answered by Phil 3
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It will not harm you. It is completely normal and healthy.
2006-08-04 04:59:32
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answered by lavenderroseford 6
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ask a medical doctor. i have heard that everyone does it at one time or another not me tough
2006-08-04 05:01:22
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answered by kleighs mommy 7
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no its harmless it may make you go blind though doing it everyday, lol heck i dunno im married so i havent need to worry about it but someone needs to tell jenna( that sure she dont do it she just wont admit it..).
2006-08-04 05:04:22
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answered by jerdan95 3
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